Measuring string gauge...quick question

grifff · #1 10-16-2009, 03:35 PM

Do you measure string gauge from one side of the string to the other, or from the middle of the string to the side?

Do I use one of these to measure?

bertbassplayer · #2 10-16-2009, 06:50 PM

String gauge = Diameter of the string. So you can use whatever you want to measure the diameter, but yes a caliper would probably be the easiest way to measure it.

JTE · #3 10-17-2009, 11:21 AM

It's the diameter, which means (don't they teach this stuff in grade school any more?) the total distance from one side to the other.

And a Micrometer is a lot easier and more accurate than calipers. Go to the sale bin at a real hardware store (NOT a "home improvement" store, but one where they actually KNOW stuff) and dig around. I got both of my micrometers at ACE for about $5 each.

John